EDD payment issues - stuck on hold forever. Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been dealing with payment issues for weeks now. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to reach anyone! Have you tried calling right when they open? I've heard that can sometimes work.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are messages or requests for additional info there that can hold up your payments.

omg the EDD is such a joke. i've been waiting on my payments for like 2 months now. how tf are we supposed to survive???? 🤬

Here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for months: 1. Keep detailed records of all your calls, emails, and account updates. 2. Check your UI Online account daily for new messages or tasks. 3. If you can't get through on the main line, try calling your local EDD office. 4. Use the Ask EDD feature on the website to submit questions. 5. If all else fails, contact your state representative's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but persistence usually pays off eventually.

Anyone else notice that the EDD website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

Pro tip: if you're having trouble with payments, make sure you're still certifying for benefits every two weeks. Even if you're not getting paid, keep certifying!

Has anyone tried reaching out to EDD on social media? Sometimes companies are more responsive there cuz it's public.

im in the same boat. been waiting on hold for hours every day this week. starting to think ill never get through 😞